9 huge Hollyoaks spoilers for next week 29 September to 1 October

 What's next in the village?

Next week on Hollyoaks, it could be the beginning of the end for serial killer Jez Blake. As John Paul McQueen unlocks a key memory, he decides that it's time to warn Liberty Savage about what's going on. While Liberty may not be listening for now, she's about to reach her own major realisation.

Meanwhile, Clare Devine announces that it's time to leave Hollyoaks, but she spies her chance to torment the village's younger crowd before she goes. Who'll have the last laugh?

Here's our guide to 9 big moments coming up. You can also check out our collection of 23 spoiler pictures from these episodes.

Monday 29 September – Episode 6623

1. John Paul finally knows the truth

John Paul wakes up after a dramatic clash with Jez the night before.

He's stunned as the argument has triggered an important memory, finally revealing what happened on the day of Bobby's murder.

2. Liberty refuses to believe John Paul… for now

John Paul decides to warn Liberty that she's in danger because of Jez.

Sadly, John Paul doesn't seem like the most reliable source, as he's stumbling over his words and Liberty can smell alcohol on his breath. Rather than accept the warnings, Liberty refuses to listen to John Paul and orders him to get some help.

3. Jez strikes again

Jez worries when he finds out that John Paul and Liberty have been talking behind his back.

Meanwhile, John Paul refuses to back down and tries to warn Diane about Tony's innocence. Diane is also dismissive, as she's rushing to be at Tony's plea hearing on time.

By the time Jez catches up with John Paul, his ex-partner already seems to be doubting his own memories. However, when John Paul vows to get sober and uncover the truth, Jez deems the situation too risky and seizes an opportunity to silence him forever.

4. Clare makes a big decision over Sienna and Ste

Clare is shocked after finding out that Sienna and Ste are being held captive by Jez on the Love Boat.

Although Clare could end their ordeal by freeing them, she has other ideas and decides to blackmail Jez instead. As Clare believes that Jez has her late husband DI Banks' missing cash, she won't let this opportunity slip through her fingers…

5. Frankie receives some bad news

Frankie is devastated when she receives official word that the case against Grace and Clare has been dropped due to the loss of evidence.

Is there any chance left that the scheming sisters will ever get their comeuppance?

Tuesday 30 September – Episode 6624

Jez and Liberty decide to support Tony by attending his plea hearing, especially as Darren and Nancy can't be there.

Just before they're all about to go in, Diane tells Liberty and Jez that the McQueens will also be no-shows, as something bad has happened to John Paul.

Liberty is quick to realise that this may not be a coincidence after John Paul's earlier warnings.

7. There's a shock arrival in the courtroom

As the plea hearing gets under way, Liberty is distracted as she wrestles with her worst fears over Jez. Needing to talk this through with someone, Liberty nips out to call Dodger about her fears.

Later, Dodger bursts into the courtroom – but does he have any evidence to prove Liberty's theories?

8. Clare confronts Dillon, Vicky and Frankie

Clare tells her family that she's leaving the village again, much to the dismay of Grace and fury of Froggy.

However, just when Clare is about to leave the village, she crosses paths with Dillon, Frankie and Vicky. She decides that she won't go without finding out which of them killed her husband DI Banks.

Wednesday 1 October – Episode 6625

Frankie, Dillon and Vicky all end up being bundled into Clare's car.

She plays a twisted game of truth or dare with the group – but will her ruthless tactics work?

Check back at 8am on Tuesday 30 September for the next weekly Hollyoaks spoiler round-up, covering episodes airing between Monday 6 October and Wednesday 8 October.